Cosmetic Dentistry

tooth whitening ~ dental bonding ~ porcelain veneers ~ braces ~ enamel shaping ~ gingivoplasty ~ dental implants ~ tooth coloured fillings ~ crowns ~ micro-abrasion ~ London, Essex and Kent

choosing the Belvedere for Cosmetic Dentistry

The Belvedere Clinic offers Cosmetic Dentistry, along with general dentistry.

The Belvedere offers procedures in tooth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, orthodontic treatments, enamel shaping, gingivoplasty -gum lift, dental implants, tooth-coloured fillings, micro-abrasion and crowns.

We use modern techniques and the latest equipment with procedures carried out by our fully qualified doctors and dentists.

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Enamel Shaping

Tooth shaping is an effective way to correct minor flaws, such as slightly uneven, crowded, overlapping or crooked teeth.

It can also be used to round off pointed teeth or shorten long teeth, so that they follow the contour of the lower lip, restoring the symmetry of the mouth. The fact that the method may involve removing a small amount of enamel sets some limitations on using tooth re-contouring, as it cannot be used if the enamel layer is too thin.

Gingivoplasty - Gum Lift

Also known as crown lengthening, gum contouring or gum lift, gingivoplasty is a surgical procedure that modifies the shape of the gums by cutting away excessive gum tissue.

Gingivoplasty is recommended when the gums cover a large part of the tooth crown resulting in teeth that look shorter or smaller (gummy smile).

Dental Bonding

Tooth bonding can provide cosmetic dental treatment for a variety of dental aesthetic problems such as chipped, gapped, discoloured or oddly shaped teeth.

Bonding consists in the application of a tooth-coloured dental composite resin (plastic) material that looks like the natural enamel to the surface of the tooth, where it is sculpted into shape and contoured.

The material is hardened and bonded on the enamel with a special high-intensity blue light and finally it is polished, making the crack or chip invisible. Sometimes, bonding is also used to make teeth look longer, to change their shape, or to cover a part of the tooth’s root that has been exposed due to gums recession.

Orthodontic Treatments

Orthodontics are not just for kids. More and more adults are seeking treatment from orthodontists in order to improve their smile, especially after the introduction of clear brackets.

Orthodontists can address problems such as overcrowded, overlapping, crooked or severely gapped teeth that affect the patient’s appearance.
Moving teeth to their proper position is done with the use of special corrective appliances called braces. The procedure is very time consuming and may last for several years. For this reason orthodontic treatment is recommended as a cosmetic dental treatment for adults mainly in cases of severe misalignment problems or gaps that cannot be corrected with other cosmetic treatments such as bonding or veneers.

Orthodontic Braces

Types of Braces

Standard Braces
Fully-programmed Metal Braces are now much smaller than they used to be.
Clear Braces – Even less noticeable are Aesthetic Tooth-Coloured Braces.
Invisible Braces – In some instances, braces can also be placed on the inside surfaces of teeth, so they are not seen at all.
Gold Braces / Coloured Braces – For those that actually want to be noticed, braces now come in a variety of fun options such as Gold Braces if you want to make a style statement; or with accessories in every imaginable colour, to suit your mood.
Wild Braces – Youngsters actually look forward to orthodontic treatment if their braces come in some really cool shapes and designs star, soccer ball, heart, flower etc.

Porcelain Veneers

Veneers offer the most revolutionary (but also the most expensive) advancement in aesthetic dentistry.

Porcelain veneers are made of a thin layer of porcelain only around half a millimetre thick which is glued to the front of the tooth to restore its natural appearance. They are custom made by the same material used to make tooth-coloured crowns or caps, which once cemented to the tooth, looks like natural tooth structure.

Porcelain veneers have become a popular cosmetic dental treatment because they can be used to easily improve a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems. They can repair chips and cracks, whiten stained or discoloured teeth, close gaps between teeth, and they can even correct slightly crooked or misaligned teeth without the need for braces.

While porcelain veneers offer excellent aesthetic results, they require adequate remaining tooth structure for their support.

Dental Crowns

Crowns, also referred as caps, are dental restorations more suitable for natural teeth that have sustained significant loss of structure, or for dental implants used to replace missing teeth.

They have a metal body custom made to fit over the whole tooth that can withstand the biting pressure, covered by a thin layer of tooth-coloured porcelain to match the look of existing teeth. With a minor loss of cosmetic result crowns can offer greater strength and durability than veneers.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental treatment because it can significantly improve the appearance of teeth at much less cost than other techniques.

Stained or discoloured teeth are caused in many different ways. Regular tooth brushing can only remove some extrinsic stains from the outer surface of the tooth enamel. Only teeth bleaching can actually whiten teeth removing deep intrinsic stains and lightening their colour. The procedure can be done in the dental office or at home.

Tooth Coloured Fillings

Previous generations of dental fillings used by dentists, were composed of gold, amalgam and other materials that were very obvious when you smiled.

Today, you can select fillings made of porcelain or composite materials that match the natural colour of your teeth.

Many people decide to replace their old gold or dark amalgam fillings with new tooth-coloured ones, to restore the natural appearance of their teeth and smile. However, especially in the case of extensive and deep fillings there is increased risk of structural or nerve damage.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth root replacements that are used for replacing missing teeth.

A small titanium screw is surgically fixed into the jawbone and then a crown, bridge or denture can be fitted on it. In time, the screw becomes fused with the bone of the jaw. Dental implants are permanent providing a much more convenient and naturally looking replacement of missing teeth compared to bridges or dentures.